GTP Cool Wall: 1973-1975 Toyota Celica 2000GT (RA25)

[Wiegert]

1973-1975 Toyota Celica 2000GT (RA25) nominated by @Grandea GTR

Body Style: 3-door liftback
Engine: 2.0L 18R-GR DOHC I4
Power: 138 hp
Torque: 124 lb-ft
Weight: 1040 kg
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Front-engine, rear wheel drive
Additional Information:

Spoiler

The A20 Celica was the 1st generation of the Celica lineup. The liftback, based off the Celica SV-1 Prototype showcased in the 1971 Tokyo Motor Show, was introduced in 1973. There were five engine options, 3 being 1.6 liter, and 2 being 2.0 liter engines. In Japan, the RA25 Celica 2000GT was highest-grade model of the series, boasting a 2.0L engine that was co-developed by Yamaha. Unlike the hardtop models, the liftback models lack the ability to lower the rear passenger windows. The rear seats were foldable, which allowed larger cargo space for carrying large leisure items, such as surfboards and camping gear.

With the addition of the liftback, the Celica series came to offer a total of seven body variations (in two types), 15 interior variations (in two types), nine engines and six transmissions.

The Celica liftback was commonly referred to the "Japanese Pony Car" due to it's similarity to the Ford Mustang.

Spoiler: Additional Pics

 

[AudiMan2011]

Oh look it's another Must... oh wait.

Meh.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Sub Zero. It ticks all the right boxes.. 5-speed manual, light weight, small, reasonably powerful motor for the era, good looks..

 

[Tornado]

It amazes me the choice of cars people could have in this period if they wanted Mustang-ish looks and relatively sporty performance.



So instead they bought the Mustang II in droves, which had neither.

 

[mustafur]

Im conflicted, its probably the most Puriest Celica imo, but it's soo unashamedly a copy of a Mustang in design.

I guess Cool.

 

[Aerocoupe]

Hmm, that steering wheel looks familiar....

 

[Kent]

Meh...

For that style I'd rather have a classic Mustang (instead of this Celica that wreaks of a ripoff).

 

[Sage Ages]

Cool.



Also, I noticed that the coupe wasn't mentioned anywhere. Was the 2000GT a liftback only model or does the nomination simply not include it?

 

[Grandea GTR]

Cool.



Also, I noticed that the coupe wasn't mentioned anywhere. Was the 2000GT a liftback only model or does the nomination simply not include it?

There was a 2000GT coupe, I just didn't include it.

 

[TheCracker]

Meh, nothing to get excited about.

 

[LM7325]

Cool, one of the cornerstone cars that really put Toyota on the map.

 

[Cano]

Best Celica by far. Solid cool.

 

[Turbo]

The oldest Celicas are the best Celicas. High cool.

 

[LivingWithGames]

Looks like a wannabe Mustang. but it's in fast a Celica by Toyota, and I can't help but actually love it too.

That's a high cool.

 

[Liquid]

It's been well documented, we all know about it, it's been discussed on here several times before, but it never ceases to amaze me how Japan got away with these tracing paper designs.

 

[Ken]

I voted uncool for the same reasons I hate the Chinese ripoffs today.

 

[SVT Cobra GT]

Solid cool, one of my favourite roadgoing Toyotas.

 

[7up747]

Solid cool. In my opinion it's the best looking celica generation.

 

[axletramp]

Cool, but I still prefer the A30 notchback for looks though.

 

[Obelisk]

Cool, but barely.

 

[homeforsummer]

Cool, but I still prefer the A30 notchback for looks though.

All of this.

 

[AlvaroF]

Cool. A cheap, maybe more practical, alternative to the Mustang.

 

[Mike458]

I've always had a soft spot in my heart for these things, they're just so adorable that you can't really hate them... (well, you can, but why would you do that?) Cool.

 

[Roger the Horse]

Nice looking old coupé.

 

[MisterWaffles]

My favourite Celica is the GT-Four, but this isn't far behind.